US Bridges

US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib.

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 7.6 MI E of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008100100

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib. in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,840 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 280 / SR30
CrossesDeep Creek Trib.
Location7.6 MI E of Cordele
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95704, -83.62073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,840 (2024)
Projected traffic4,365 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 280 / SR30 over Deep Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.